Yard Operative - MGM Timber Glasgow

Donaldson Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Discretionary bonus scheme

Career development

Supportive environment

Benefits package

Job summary

MGM Timber Glasgow, part of the Donaldson Group, is hiring a Yard Operative. This full-time role offers 44 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7.30am–4.30pm and Friday 7.30am–4.00pm, with two Saturday mornings per month on a rota. Part-time options may be considered on request.

You will manually load/unload, pick stock, deliver to sites, maintain vehicle safety checks, and work closely with a team in a supportive environment. Forklift training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or yard operations.
• Ability to lift heavy items safely.
• Forklift license preferred; training provided.
• Willingness to work outdoors and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Manually loading and unloading goods as required.
• Picking stock from warehouse for delivery.
• Delivering goods to client sites and homes.
• Working with a busy team to maintain standards.
• Promote and represent MGM Timber professionally.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks.
• Assist customers at collections and checkouts.
• Move stock to storage areas and pick/pack orders.
• Keep work areas clean and in line with health & safety.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Teamwork

Heavy lifting safely

Forklift license (preferred)

Attention to detail

Job description

August 19, 2026

Join Our Team as a Yard Operative in MGM Timber Glasgow.

About Us:

MGM Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 8 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,400+ colleagues across the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion: We’re on a mission to champion diversity and inclusion within our organization. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join us in shaping the future of manufacturing and construction. Female candidates and those from underrepresented ethnic groups are particularly encouraged to apply, as we strive for greater inclusivity in our workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manually loading and unloading goods (Note: heavy lifting involved).
• Picking stock from warehouse for delivery.
• Delivering goods to client’s homes and construction sites.
• Working as part of a busy team to meet high standards.
• Positively promoting and representing the company at all times.
• Ensuring vehicle safety/maintenance checks are carried out daily.
• Serving and checking customer collections.
• Moving stock to storage areas Picking and packing orders.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy – complying with health and safety policy and procedure at all times.

Skills and experience:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Forklift license (preferred but not essential – training provided).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

Work Hours:

This full-time role entails 44 hours per week. Work hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday from 7.30am to 4.00pm. You will also be required to work two Saturday mornings per month on a rota basis. We can also consider part‑time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.